Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass and enjoy a 3-hour catamaran cruise through pure serenity that is Doubtful Sound.
Highlights
- 3-hour Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Skipper provides live commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop off from centrally located Queenstown hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Doubtful SoundBeautiful Doubtful Sound in New ZealandPhoto by: Anonymous
06 2011 -
On the Deck of the 'Robert ...Bob and Konnie enjoying the most refreshing, pure air imaginable and happy to be in one of the most beautiful spots on ...Photo by: Robert E
11 2009 -
Approaching Doubtful Sound ...This was taken at an overlook.Photo by: Robert E
11 2009 -
Even More Picturesque in the ...A typical island with trees dipping in the water at high tide.Photo by: Robert E
11 2009 -
What You Can Expect
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
Hidden in the south-west corner of New Zealand's South Island, deep in the heart of the Fiordland National Park, lies Doubtful Sound. Ten times larger than Milford Sound it is an unspoiled wilderness of many moods, one minute clear, blue and sun drenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded. A wild place of dense rainforest, rugged peaks, cascading waterfalls and deep still waters - quiet, serene and green!
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then enjoy a road trip over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will board a spacious catamaran for a three hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. The skipper provides a detailed commentary and point out highlights. Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently come alongside the vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed.
*** Important note for travel effective from 01 - 30 June 2013: Please be advised that due to operational vessel maintenance, changes have been made to the Doubtful Sound Wildness Cruises. This is now a 3 hour Cruise exploring the Inner Fiord and all the arms of Doubtful Sound,(including Power Station visit) and will not reach the Tasman sea. It is a leisurely three hour cruise, with an on board Nature Guide explaining the history of the area, information about the flora and fauna and also pointing out locations of interest.
The rate and time schedule remain the same and you will enjoy an exceptional experience in Doubtful Sound. ***
Customer Reviews
February 2013
Very good
December 2012
Good trip but poor service from Viator.
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